Glossary Of Airline Travel Terms
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Glossary of Airline Travel Terms
When you travel, you'll likely come across various airline-related terms. Here’s a simplified guide to help you understand them better.
Accompanied Baggage
This refers to the luggage you have with you when you return to the United States.CBP
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, established in 2003, combines the U.S. Customs Service, Immigration Inspection Service, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service, and the U.S. Border Patrol into a single border agency.DHS
The Department of Homeland Security oversees the CBP. It was formed in 2003 in response to the 9/11 attacks.Dutiable Items
These are goods on which you may need to pay a duty. The duty rate is influenced by the item's origin, material, and type.Duty-Free
Also known as the personal exemption, this is the total value of goods you can bring into the U.S. without paying duty.Flat Duty Rate
Beyond the personal exemption amounts of $200, $800, or $1,600, the next $1,000 of merchandise is subject to a flat duty rate of 1.5% or 3%.GSP
The Generalized System of Preferences is a trade program offering duty-free or reduced rates to select developing countries.Joint Declaration
Family members living together and returning to the U.S. can combine their personal exemptions instead of filing individually.Personal Exemption
This is the total value of goods you can bring back without incurring duty.Prohibited Items
These items are not allowed into the United States under any condition.Restricted Items
These can enter the U.S. but may require a license or have quantity limitations.Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
The program allows nationals from specific countries to visit the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Glossary Of Airline Travel Terms.
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